Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
A delicious fusion of crispy tater tots, hearty chili, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chili (homemade or canned)
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (about 32 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your chili, ensuring it’s warm and flavorful.
- In a large baking dish, layer the warm chili evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chili.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the tater tots.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions and serve warm with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Customize with spicy toppings or substitute for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chili, tater tots, casserole, comfort food, family dinner